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Bootstrap Loan Program

CDCB partners with TDHCA to provide a 2nd. Lien, 30 year, 0%, interest rate mortgage loan up to $30,000 in conjunction with the Texas State MRB loan program or CDCB's RCLP. Monthly payments of the Bootstrap Loan start at $83.33.

Details:

Target Market
Families earning 60% or less of the AMFI, interested in purchasing through CDCB’s Self Help Program.
Owner Equity
$800.00
1500 hours of sweat equity
Private Sector Financing:
Up to $30,000 for the 1st. lien loan. Market or Bond Rate Loan or CDCB's RCLP Loan

Public Sector Financing:
Up to $30,000 for 2nd. Lien loan. 0% for 30 years from the TDHCA.
Average Sales Price/
Mortgage Loan Amount:
$60,000 for purchases of CDCB Subdivisions homes.
Mortgage Qualifying Ratios:
31/43 new construction


Requirements for the Bootstrap Loan Program
  1. Participation in CDCB Self Help Program;
  2. Minimum of $900 gross monthly income;
  3. Downpayment of $800;
  4. Consistent work history or steady income from other sources;
  5. Reasonable credit status;
  6. Completion of Home Buyers Education classes
Bootstrap Loan Program Underwriting Guidelines:

Underwriting Items
Boostrap Loan Program
Max. LTV/CLTV
N/A
Max Loan Amount
$30,000
Loan Terms
30 years
Interest Rate
0%
Purchase/Refinance
Purchase/Rate/Term
Owner of Lot
No
Lot Equity
Lower of cost or appraised value
Properties
Single family residence
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Down Payment
Approx. 3%
DAP Assistance
Qualified Borrowers
Qualifying Ratios

31/43 fixed/new const.
Credit
RCLP Guidelines
MI Coverage or Guarantee Fee
None
Homebuyer Training
Required
Cash Reserves
None
Geographic Restrictions
Cameron County
Income Limits
60% AMFI
Non-Perm Residents/Aliens
No
Limit on Seller Contribution
None
Origination Fee
None
Forms Required
Bootstrap
Temporary BuyDowns
No
1st Time Homebuyers
Yes
Closing Costs
Limited by FHA/HOC
Premium Pricing/Gift/Grant OK

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